Senior switchgear project manager

A Senior Switchgear Project Manager is responsible for managing equipment procurement from project award through quoting and delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction, on time delivery, and profitable project closure with a focus on complex and high impact projects. This role requires strong project management, communication, and technical skills to oversee switchgear projects from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of switchgear equipment projects, from configuration, quoting, ordering of equipment and delivery
• Review and approve equipment specifications, single-line diagrams, and layouts
• Mentor and lead other project managers through technical challenges and project management process to ensure success of project completion
• Provide ongoing customer support throughout the project lifecycle
• Travel to site to confirm scope of work and support equipment bill of materials
• Coordinate with multiple manufacturing partners to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met
• Travel to manufacturing facilities to inspect orders and meet with customers as needed
• Support urgent punch list and installation requests surrounding equipment procurement
• Manage workflow through accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely financial information is communicated
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Track project progress and performance against milestones and financial targets
• Deepen technical expertise of switchgear and electrical equipment
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure adherence to company standards
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiency including engineering, construction, accounting and the warehouse

Qualifications and Background Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of project management experience or construction management, in electrical distribution, power systems, or switchgear industries
• Technical understanding of distributed energy systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically as needed for project inspections or customer meetings
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or a related field required preferred but not required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred but not required.

About RavenVolt, an ABM Company

RavenVolt is a turnkey energy solutions and construction (EPC) management provider, specializing in providing tailored onsite energy solutions to increase energy reliability and resilience while minimizing long-term operational costs. We are hyper-focused on delivering resilient, efficient, and sustainable microgrid systems that support a wide range of industries across the United States.

Our Expertise Includes:

• Licensed to operate in 40 states
• In-house design services with multi-state licensed engineers
• A proven team that has completed thousands of projects nationwide
• Dedicated in-house project management and construction personnel
• National vendor relationships supporting all critical microgrid components

At RavenVolt, you’ll be part of a team shaping the future of distributed energy and infrastructure through innovative, end-to-end solutions.